Strengthening the kidneys and invigorating yang is an eternal topic among men, which concerns the happiness of both men and women. Many men nowadays may have some degree of kidney deficiency, mostly caused by unhealthy diets and lifestyles. Only by gradually changing these bad habits and adopting good ones, following the natural law of the human body’s health, can one regulate and care for their kidneys!
Additionally, the following measures can help men in kidney recovery and prevention of premature ejaculation and impotence.
1. Eat more kidney-nourishing foods
Diet is a part of health maintenance; hence, one should pay attention to dietary adjustments for maintenance. Spicy and cold foods should be consumed less, while more high vitamin, low-fat, low-cholesterol foods should be included, such as squid, mung beans, red beans, watermelon, winter melon, Chinese yam, sesame seeds, walnuts, etc.
2. Avoid holding urine
Sometimes due to busy work, we may not have time to go to the bathroom. Although work is important, moderation is also necessary. Holding urine for long periods can cause significant harm to the body, especially severe damage to the kidneys and bladder. Urinary tract infections or pyelonephritis, these types of chronic infections are difficult to cure.
3. Avoid excessive intake of Chinese herbs
Currently, drugs that have been found to damage the kidneys clinically include thunder god vine, menispermum dauricum, guanmutong, chuan shun zi, guangfangji, among which thunder god vine and guanmutong cause the most kidney damage.
4. Massage the soles of the feet
There are many acupuncture points on our feet, and massaging them can strengthen the kidneys, as they correspond to the kidney. The foot has an acupoint called the kidney meridian, located at the intersection of the straight line between the second and third metatarsal spaces and one-third of the front heel line, corresponding to the kidneys. Constant friction can treat kidney deficiency. Additionally, soaking the feet in hot water before bed, followed by foot rubbing, can enhance resistance and anti-aging.
5. Mental nourishment
Our mental state affects the health of our internal organs; overthinking harms the spleen, fear harms the kidneys, and fear can invisibly damage our kidneys, leading to weakness. Therefore, mentally, we must maintain an optimistic and open-hearted attitude, keeping a good mood.
6. Beware of drug damage
In daily life, falling ill and taking medication is inevitable, and many drugs have an impact on the kidneys. We must be cautious of drugs that are harmful to the kidneys to prevent kidney damage. When taking medication, it is best to do so under a doctor’s guidance.
Only by adhering to the above six points can men maintain a healthy and well-functioning kidney!
